Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can dormant hpv strain types be detected in females and if so what is the name of the test that would be used?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Unlikely if dormant: Not aware of specific test, it the virus is dormant.
Answered 12/5/2019
119 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Do the HPV strains that cause plantar and hand warts remain dormant/latent in the body?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How come when one asks for an HPV test, they don't get any results saying the specific type only if its #16/18!? What if you carry the oral strain idk?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do HPV tests screen for specific strains? I ask because HPV is extremely prevalent but most strains are harmless
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello again. If my wife is vaccinated can she still test positive for HPV strains that cause warts? Strains 6 or 11?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Would an HPV test done on the cells removed in cone biopsy show only active strains or dormant ones too?
How many strains of HPV including high risk strains can you have at the same time, dormant or not?
Does being exposed to new strain of HPV mean your partner has HPV ? Hpv dormant two years....Used a condom
Can more than one strain of HPV be dormant and show up after a cone biopsy?
I was diagnosed HPV a year ago, inadequate paps. Dr said none of the cancerous strains. How will I know if it's dormant? If it IS, will it infect othe
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
